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Public Speaking Intro. Notes Part 1. Combining the Practical with the Technical. Miss Teen South Carolina 2007. You never know when you might have to speak… don’t sound like this when you do! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdhMSEqhfg&feature=BFa&list=PL220DEDC6D5A2FBE0&lf=results_main.
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Public Speaking Intro. NotesPart 1 Combining the Practical with the Technical
Miss Teen South Carolina 2007 • You never know when you might have to speak… don’t sound like this when you do! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdhMSEqhfg&feature=BFa&list=PL220DEDC6D5A2FBE0&lf=results_main
The Technical: 1. Communication Process • 1. The Message – Your Content * Written Speech * Information on Notecards * The thoughts / emotion you want to convey
Effective “Messages”What makes these “messages” effective? • http://youtu.be/WjWDrTXMgF8?t=1m56s http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-presidents-gatekeepers/videos/must-watch-tear-down-this-wall.htm • http://youtu.be/_fMNIofUw2I?t=51s • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg1HnP7ce7U
The Technical: 1. Communication Process • 2. Encoding your message effectively A. Organization B. Clarity and Specificity C. Focus D. Word Choice and Diction E. Verbal Delivery Clues 1. Tone 2. Inflection 3. Pacing F. Non-Verbal Clues 1. Movement 2. Gestures
Speech Example • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26ItndGwZo&feature=related Make a list of effective verbal and non-verbal delivery techniques and effective elements of the content in this speech.
The Practical - Useful “Encoding” Tips • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URkFAnSvGk4&feature=pyv&ad=5884792548&kw=public%20speaking Know your audience Strive for brevity Be prepared for blank thoughts Think positive
Non-Verbal Delivery Technique • Basic Elements of Speech Delivery • I. EYE CONTACT
Three Reasons For Establishing Effective Eye Contact • Engaging Your Audience • Personalizing Your Speech • Empowering Your Audience
Effective Eye Contact vs. Ineffective Eye Contact • Looking “at” vs. Looking “through” • Establishing Equity Across the Audience • Finding Comfortable Eyes
Hand Gestures • What point are the following people making with the gestures you see?
Three Reasons for Using Effective Hand Gestures • Emphasizing Key Points • Keeping your audience’s eyes alert • Establishing a connection with your audience
Effective Gesturing vs. Ineffective Gesturing • Finding a balance and avoiding too many gestures • Avoiding distracting gestures • Making sure your hands are free
More Practical Tips • Body Language, Gesturing, and Movement • Comfort • Casual yet Commanding • Hand Gestures - Adequate but not extra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAz-grHMhTE
Three Reasons for Using Effective Movement • Breaking the barrier between speaker and audience • Engaging your audience • Reflecting Comfort and Confidence
Importance of Proper Posture • Establishing tone and atmosphere • Establishing professionalism and credibility • Maintaining comfort and poise
More Quick and Practical Tips • The Power of the Pause • Eye Contact • Know the material • Quality Content – and PASSION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmGh3MvLCps
A Few Tips on Movement and Posture • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjGz4PS6sI
Now… Let’s apply these tips • Keeping in mind all of the previous tips we have discussed, make a LONG list of all the problems with the following speech: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg&feature=related